Strategic Sourcing Leader, Aircraft Engines & Propulsion

Air Transport Services Group,Inc.

Wilmington (OH)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) seeks a Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing Lead—Engines, APU & Propulsion to shape enterprise category management for engines, APUs and propulsion systems, leveraging analytics and responsible AI to cut cost and improve aircraft availability.

Collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, Materials and Finance, you will drive multi-year strategies, lead supplier partnerships, coach category managers and establish repeatable sourcing playbooks to strengthen

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, incl. 5+ years aerospace/aviation.
Proven category-management results for engines, APUs or propulsion systems.
Experience negotiating long-term maintenance, engine leasing or overhaul agreements.
Knowledge of FAA requirements, AS9100/AS9120 and compliance.
Experience leading procurement teams and using AI in sourcing with governance.

Responsibilities

Develop multi-year strategies for engines, APUs and propulsion components.
Lead supplier segmentation, should-cost models and make/buy/repair analyses.
Lead competitive sourcing and negotiate PBH, overhaul and leasing agreements.
Establish spare-engine/lease pooling strategies and drive cost reductions.
Report savings and working-capital impact; align sourcing with fleet reliability.